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Fortunet Family History

Fortunet Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Fortner, Fortunato, Fortney, Fornes, Ortner

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Where is the Fortunet family from?

You can see how Fortunet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fortunet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Fortunet families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fortunet's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fortunet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fortunet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Fortunet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fortunet census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Fortunet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Fortunet. For the veterans among your Fortunet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fortunet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Fortunet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fortunet in 1968 was 66, and 62 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fortunet ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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